A newbie with a ton of ?

mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 10:18 AM

Great to be a part of this Maxima Forum. Am a member of other car forums as well.

Newbie asking for guidance. I have read the FAQ’s and I think I am ready to enjoy my 1st Nissan car, 2000 Maxima GLE, Gray. Currently use a 98 Acura 3.2TL 88K as daily ride.

Purchased a 163K miles 2000 Maxima, and am itching to perform procedures to get it up to good running condition, making sure whatever the previous owner screwed up on, I can correct.

Thanks to this forum I have downloaded the owner’s manual and have done some research on the fluids-maintenance items required. These are the things I want to do and have listed quantities required and would really appreciate your help in correction-suggestion-tips:

Touch Up paint Where can I find the GRAY color ID? Or else, anybody used a near match on the Duplicolor touch up paint? KV3 Gray Lustre OK.

Oil Change 5W30 Syn 4.25 Quarts Done.

Tranny Drain-Fill Dexron III/Mercon ??? Quarts 4 QTS OK.

Power Steering Dexron III/Mercon Suck up and refill. To be done still

Coolant Change ??? 8 1/8 Quarts (Where is the engine drain bolt?) To be done still

Brake Fluid DOT 3 Bleed To be done still

Brake Rotor/Pads Fr Checked the pads, still OK, need to turn the rotors, I have pulsing. Change it next time. Done. Rotors turned, new pads.

Air Filter Done, Purolator….the old one was NASTY.

Wiper Blades Done. TRICO OEM fit replacements. Freeking previous owner scratched the glass with OLD wipers…how to remove scratches? Polishing?

Headlamp Polished with Brasso. Some of the haze is inside the lamp.

Fog Lamps Polished with Brasso and waxed it..

Being 163K, what are the things that I need to be checking on/doing to make sure the car will provide reliable service.

Yesterday spent hours just cleaning it up. It is now in decent condition. I like the spunk of the Maxima, now I feel my TL is like a slow middle aged person!

Thanks in advance and looking forward to be a contributing member!

mandyfig

SteveB123 · 10-21-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mandyfig

Great to be a part of this Maxima Forum. Am a member of other car forums as well.

Newbie asking for guidance. I have read the FAQ’s and I think I am ready to enjoy my 1st Nissan car, 2000 Maxima GLE, Gray. Currently use a 98 Acura 3.2TL 88K as daily ride.

Purchased a 163K miles 2000 Maxima, and am itching to perform procedures to get it up to good running condition, making sure whatever the previous owner screwed up on, I can correct.

Thanks to this forum I have downloaded the owner’s manual and have done some research on the fluids-maintenance items required. These are the things I want to do and have listed quantities required and would really appreciate your help in correction-suggestion-tips:

Touch Up paint Where can I find the GRAY color ID? Or else, anybody used a near match on the Duplicolor touch up paint?

Oil Change 5W30 Syn 4.25 Quarts

Tranny Drain-Fill Dexron III/Mercon ??? Quarts

Power Steering Dexron III/Mercon Suck up and refill.

Coolant Change ??? 8 1/8 Quarts (Where is the engine drain bolt?)

Brake Fluid DOT 3 Bleed

Brake Rotor/Pads Fr Checked the pads, still OK, need to turn the rotors, I have pulsing. Change it next time.

Air Filter Done, Purolator….the old one was NASTY.

Wiper Blades Done. TRICO OEM fit replacements. Freeking previous owner scratched the glass with OLD wipers…how to remove scratches? Polishing?

Headlamp Polished with Brasso. Some of the haze is inside the lamp.

Fog Lamps Polished with Brasso and waxed it..

Being 163K, what are the things that I need to be checking on/doing to make sure the car will provide reliable service.

Yesterday spent hours just cleaning it up. It is now in decent condition. I like the spunk of the Maxima, now I feel my TL is like a slow middle aged person!

Thanks in advance and looking forward to be a contributing member!

mandyfig

That's better.

*rroderiques77* · 10-21-2009, 10:44 AM

Change your font &

*NissanMan97* · 10-21-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rroderiques77

Change your font &

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mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 10:59 AM

Sorry I use the default and not the dark version...

mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 11:00 AM

Ok, I will have to use the Maxima.org dark style...

mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 11:01 AM

Ok now, how's that? Need input guys...I am raring to go! The need to work on the MAX is so great...but will not do it without proper guidance. As they say, measure twice and cut once....!!

mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 11:04 AM

If there is one question I really need an answer on is: How many quarts is the drain and fill for the tranny (auto). That's it. 4 Qts?

Nelsito65 · 10-21-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mandyfig

Sorry I use the default and not the dark version...

You can use any version and it will make no difference for the rest of the users, as long as you don't change the font color.
You might want to download a copy of the Factory Sevice Manual (FSM) too. It comes very handy. Check the diagram below for the location of the color code (taken from the FSM):

*NissanMan97* · 10-21-2009, 11:10 AM

search

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Professor · 10-21-2009, 11:15 AM

Toss us some pics !

mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 12:35 PM

I will take some pics shortly.

Where can I download the FSM? Thanks.

And yes I will do search...

mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 01:06 PM

SEARCH is a true friend.

Found the link but for some reason page not found, I will try from home.

mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelsito65

You can use any version and it will make no difference for the rest of the users, as long as you don't change the font color.
You might want to download a copy of the Factory Sevice Manual (FSM) too. It comes very handy. Check the diagram below for the location of the color code (taken from the FSM):

Thanks will get a copy of the FSM. Where is this plate-note located?

*NissanMan97* · 10-21-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mandyfig

Thanks will get a copy of the FSM. Where is this plate-note located?

open your hood

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mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 01:49 PM

Yes, I should do that. Thanks.

FSM links are down for the moment.

Nelsito65 · 10-21-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mandyfig

Yes, I should do that. Thanks.

FSM links are down for the moment.

Try the link below. It has all the individual sections of the FSM and it looks like is it live:

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/2000/

mandyfig · 10-21-2009, 02:58 PM

Thanks a bunch! Downloading right now. Gotta get working on the Max!

2kmax865 · 10-21-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mandyfig

If there is one question I really need an answer on is: How many quarts is the drain and fill for the tranny (auto). That's it. 4 Qts?

If you do just a drain and fill 5 qrts should do it. Just done mine. Drain and flush you better get 12 qrts.

IHAVEA2KMAXIMA · 10-21-2009, 04:38 PM

I thought the consensus on this forum is NOT to do a tranny flush. Just drain/fill is good enough.

*unrealii* · 10-21-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by IHAVEA2KMAXIMA

I thought the consensus on this forum is NOT to do a tranny flush. Just drain/fill is good enough.

Depends on the condition of your trans. Additionally, if you regularly flush, then its okay. If it is long over due for a flush, then drail/fill is better.

Ghost_54 · 10-21-2009, 04:49 PM

here's a working link for the FSM
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/

*johnnyd2k2* · 10-21-2009, 05:00 PM

Flushing with a machine is definatly not recomended but you can flush the trans by detaching the line going into the radiator and using the trans pump to flush the fluid a few quarts at a time. Here is a link to Jime's how to do this procedure. 4qt to drain/refill and 10qt the flush.

http://jimesmaxima.com/AutoTransFluidChange.html

mist max2000 · 10-21-2009, 09:21 PM

these should keep you busy for quite some time... hope you dont mind some reading..

5th Gen How-To/DIY

5th Gen General Information, Maintenance, and Common Issues

5th Gen Modifications

mandyfig · 10-22-2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyd2k2

Flushing with a machine is definatly not recomended but you can flush the trans by detaching the line going into the radiator and using the trans pump to flush the fluid a few quarts at a time. Here is a link to Jime's how to do this procedure. 4qt to drain/refill and 10qt the flush.

http://jimesmaxima.com/AutoTransFluidChange.html

Thank you very much!

I have downloaded the FSM finally, lots to read!

Thanks again.

mandyfig · 10-22-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mist max2000

these should keep you busy for quite some time... hope you dont mind some reading..

5th Gen How-To/DIY

5th Gen General Information, Maintenance, and Common Issues

5th Gen Modifications

Thanks I have gone through every one of them. Need to read slowly and pick up key points. A ton of information...short period of time....

ridinwitha35 · 10-22-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mandyfig

A ton of information...short period of time....

Why is that? You've already got a daily driver, so why are you in a rush? Take your time!

mandyfig · 10-22-2009, 07:18 AM

I am just a frustrated mechanic...always itching to repair, modify, improve things in the car....keeps me busy and adds to exercise. But costs money, too.

Patience is a virtue, I remind myself all the time. Thanks for your help.

mandyfig · 10-22-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghost_54

here's a working link for the FSM
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/

This is great. However the 2000 Maxima files are for Nissan Europe. I downloaded them anyway.

Are Europe and US identical?

mandyfig · 10-22-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 2kmax865

If you do just a drain and fill 5 qrts should do it. Just done mine. Drain and flush you better get 12 qrts.

Someone said 4 Qts Drain-Fill and 10 Qts for flushing.

I intend to do the Drain-Fill only. I will start with 4 and check and add as required.

Thanks.

Nelsito65 · 10-22-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mandyfig

This is great. However the 2000 Maxima files are for Nissan Europe. I downloaded them anyway.

Are Europe and US identical?

I didn't realize that. How do you know?
Edit: Never mind I found the answer. Download from the folder that says 2000.5, not the 2000. That european Maxima QX looks more like an Infiniti I30 to me.

mandyfig · 10-22-2009, 12:39 PM

Thanks that's exactly what I did. Nice link.

mandyfig · 10-26-2009, 06:22 AM

After a week of hard work, finally some photos:

mandyfig · 10-26-2009, 06:26 AM

Work pending:

Touch up paint

1 Radiator fan busted

1 CV joint

Windshield washer not working

Paint rims

Lots of works still...

Thanks for all your input and help.

mandyfig · 10-26-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Professor

Toss us some pics !

Prof, pics posted!

TonesC5 · 10-28-2009, 07:19 PM

Welcome aboard

mandyfig · 10-29-2009, 08:52 AM

Thanks, very glad to be here!

Staticxout2 · 10-29-2009, 09:33 AM

what color are you going to paint the rims? and why? whats wrong with them now?

mandyfig · 10-29-2009, 02:57 PM

Rims will be painted same color. Have 2 which are faded and dull. Might as well paint the 4 of them to even out the color. For now they look fine, but eventually I want to paint them all. Or else I am looking to get G35 rims....that's a better option!

mandyfig · 10-29-2009, 02:58 PM

Gotta put in the mesh in the air dam! Gotta!